It's simple enough to serve as a casual weeknight dinner, and tasty enough to serve when company is present. You may either cook this in a crock-pot or a large pot on the stove, depending on availability of equipment and time.

Crock Pot Chicken, Italian Style

This dish is abundant in lycopene, and onions are a major source of a Quercetin, a super-antioxidant. Similar to garlic, onions and shallots seem to be most helpful in cancers of the digestive tract (e.g. esophagus, stomach, and colon).

Bell Peppers offer the antioxidant beta carotene.

Thyme It is an excellent source of iron and manganese and Thymol has been found to protect and significantly increase the percentage of healthy fats found in cell membranes and other cell structures.

1 large organic Red Onion, cut into 8 pieces

1 large organic Yellow or Red Bell Pepper, cut into 8 pieces

2 tsp. fresh organic Thyme leaves (1 tsp. dry)

6- 2" long fresh Sage leaves (1 tsp. dry)

A handful of baby Bok Choy or Spinach leaves

1 tsp. organic Oregano

4 organic, free-range Chicken Thighs

2 organic, free-range Chicken Breasts, cut in half (to make 4 pieces)

1 shallot, diced (1 Tbs.)

2 cups homemade or jarred organic Marinara Sauce

1 tsp. Sea Salt

1 tsp. Black Pepper

Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (opt)

Place half the onions, peppers and herbs in the bottom of the pot.

Add 4 pieces of chicken, then the rest of the onions, peppers, and herbs and the last 4 chicken pieces. Sprinkle shallot and seasoning on top.

chicken cacciatore

Pour sauce over chicken, nudging pieces with a spoon to allow the sauce to make its way to the bottom.

Crock Pot: Cover and place on High. Time for 3 1/2 hours.

Stove Top: Add 1/2 c. of water to chicken, and place on medium high until sauce begins to bubble. Turn to medium low, cover and cook for 1 hour. Check at 30 minutes, gently stirring to make sure chicken is covered with sauce.

Serve with baked sweet potatoes and a fresh mixed green salad for a delightful meal.

Like garlic these are members of the sulfur-containing Allium family. They have the same anticancer compounds as garlic. Onions are a major source of a Quercetin, a super-antioxidant (look up in Supplements section). Similar to garlic, onions and shallots seem to be most helpful in cancers of the digestive tract (e.g. esophagus, stomach, and colon).
These veggies need to be chewed, crushed, or chopped to activate their anticancer properties. Fresh onions and shallots are the best source of anticancer compounds. Chopping them and adding them raw to foods such as salsa, pasta, or salads are easy ways to include them in your diet. Unlike garlic, onions don’t lose their potency if lightly cooked.

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